Ben Shelton
08-16-2016, 10:45 AM
For Immediate Release
Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)
August 16, 2016
Johnny Pursley Claims Pair of Carolina Clash Triumphs
Clover, South Carolina (08/16/16) – Johnny Pursley stayed red-hot last week in his Pursley Grading #09 Longhorn Chassis / Clements Racing Engine Super Late Model by winning back-to-back Carolina Clash Series events.
Returning to competition with the Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series, Johnny Pursley traveled to Carolina Speedway (Gastonia, North Carolina) on Tuesday night for the 44th annual Shrine Race. After laying down the 2nd-fastest time during qualifications in a field of 16 cars, Pursley earned the 2nd-starting spot for the feature alongside Brett Hamm. Holding off a charging Chris Ferguson, Johnny wired the field in the finale to capture his second-straight victory. Ferguson, Dennis Franklin, Jeff Smith, and Doug Sanders rounded out the Top 5 finishers. Johnny claimed a $3,000 payday for his triumph in the 35-lap A-Main.
On Saturday night Pursley traveled to Fayetteville Motor Speedway (Fayetteville, North Carolina) for the Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series-sanctioned, Back to School Bash. In a field of 16 competitors, Pursley qualified 3rd-fastest, which presented him with the 3rd-starting position for the $4,000-to-win feature. Outdueling pole-starter Willie Milliken, Johnny Pursley scored his third-straight Carolina Clash victory with Milliken, Zack Mitchell, Ben Watkins, and Ross Bailes rounding out the Top 5 finishers.
“I just can’t say enough about this team,” said Pursley. “Ever since we destroyed that car in July it seems like we really turned things around. To win three races straight is something we haven’t been able to do for a few years, so we are really enjoyed the ride right now. Hopefully we can keep this momentum rolling.”
Johnny continues to lead the latest Carolina Clash points standings. Full results from the event are available at www.CarolinaClash.com .
Pursley and his team will not be in action this coming weekend. They will next return to action on August 26-27 with a pair of Ultimate Super Late Model Series events. On Friday, August 26 the team will compete at Traveler’s Rest Speedway (Traveler’s Rest, South Carolina) before traveling to Modoc Speedway (Modoc, South Carolina) on Saturday, August 27. For more information on these events, please visit www.UltimateSupers.com .
Johnny Pursley would like to thank all of his sponsors, which include Twin Oaks Racing, Bilstein, Eagle Manufacturing, Pursley Grading, White Horse Restaurant, JP Environmental, Money Saver Heating & Air, FK Rod Ends, Longhorn Chassis, Hoosier Racing Tire South, Phil’s Starters, Farmer’s Service Center, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.
For more information on Johnny Pursley Racing, please visit the official team website at www.JohnnyPursleyRacing.com .
Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)
August 16, 2016
Johnny Pursley Claims Pair of Carolina Clash Triumphs
Clover, South Carolina (08/16/16) – Johnny Pursley stayed red-hot last week in his Pursley Grading #09 Longhorn Chassis / Clements Racing Engine Super Late Model by winning back-to-back Carolina Clash Series events.
Returning to competition with the Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series, Johnny Pursley traveled to Carolina Speedway (Gastonia, North Carolina) on Tuesday night for the 44th annual Shrine Race. After laying down the 2nd-fastest time during qualifications in a field of 16 cars, Pursley earned the 2nd-starting spot for the feature alongside Brett Hamm. Holding off a charging Chris Ferguson, Johnny wired the field in the finale to capture his second-straight victory. Ferguson, Dennis Franklin, Jeff Smith, and Doug Sanders rounded out the Top 5 finishers. Johnny claimed a $3,000 payday for his triumph in the 35-lap A-Main.
On Saturday night Pursley traveled to Fayetteville Motor Speedway (Fayetteville, North Carolina) for the Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series-sanctioned, Back to School Bash. In a field of 16 competitors, Pursley qualified 3rd-fastest, which presented him with the 3rd-starting position for the $4,000-to-win feature. Outdueling pole-starter Willie Milliken, Johnny Pursley scored his third-straight Carolina Clash victory with Milliken, Zack Mitchell, Ben Watkins, and Ross Bailes rounding out the Top 5 finishers.
“I just can’t say enough about this team,” said Pursley. “Ever since we destroyed that car in July it seems like we really turned things around. To win three races straight is something we haven’t been able to do for a few years, so we are really enjoyed the ride right now. Hopefully we can keep this momentum rolling.”
Johnny continues to lead the latest Carolina Clash points standings. Full results from the event are available at www.CarolinaClash.com .
Pursley and his team will not be in action this coming weekend. They will next return to action on August 26-27 with a pair of Ultimate Super Late Model Series events. On Friday, August 26 the team will compete at Traveler’s Rest Speedway (Traveler’s Rest, South Carolina) before traveling to Modoc Speedway (Modoc, South Carolina) on Saturday, August 27. For more information on these events, please visit www.UltimateSupers.com .
Johnny Pursley would like to thank all of his sponsors, which include Twin Oaks Racing, Bilstein, Eagle Manufacturing, Pursley Grading, White Horse Restaurant, JP Environmental, Money Saver Heating & Air, FK Rod Ends, Longhorn Chassis, Hoosier Racing Tire South, Phil’s Starters, Farmer’s Service Center, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.
For more information on Johnny Pursley Racing, please visit the official team website at www.JohnnyPursleyRacing.com .